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1. What controlls file extensions?
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
Enabled searching for content on remote locations right from the Explorer itself. Integrating federated search into Windows gives users the benefits of using familiar tools and workflows to search remote data. This enhanced integration provides the a
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
The Default Programs Control Panel applet

2. What does the MigUser.xml file do?
The local security logs.
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState commands to migrate user folders - files - and file types to computers running Windows Vista or Windows 7.
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.

3. How can you delete route table entries?
Use the route delete command.
You can add more space to existing primary partitions and logical drives by extending them into adjacent unallocated space on the same disk. To extend a basic volume - it must be raw or formatted with the NTFS file system.
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Editions

4. What are the two primary offline scenarios enabled in USMT 4.0?
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.
Windows PE and Windows.old.
DNS suffix search lists

5. What sites support Integrated Windows Authentication?
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
Sent across the network
It improves performance
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones

6. Where is Software RAID is configured?
It operates by deploying a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 as a host in the branch office. Clients are configured with the fully qualified domain name of the host computer so that they can retrieve content from the Hosted Cache - when
At the volume level - not the drive level.
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)
It is a security component that enables users to perform common tasks as non-administrators - called standard users in Windows 7 - and as administrators without having to switch users - log off - or use Run As.

7. How can you disable IPV6 from OSs that cant be uninstalled?
Uncheck IPV6 from the network properties.
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.

8. What does AppLocker allows you to generate default rules for?
Netsh add dnsserver. Example netsh interface ipv4 add dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" 192.168.0.1 index=3
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
They relay the status on polices to the Security center for NAP to validate the system to use the network.

9. What do wireless access points need in order for NAP to enforce wireless access policy (WAP)?
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
Use the DHCPv6 to obtain both IPV6 addresses and additional configuration settings.

10. How does AppLocker reduce administrative overhead and help administrators control how users can access and use files - such as executable files - scripts - Windows Installer files - and DLLs?
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
You need to specify the files on both command lines using the /i option. Unlike previous versions of USMT - the .xml files are not copied to the store. Because ScanState and LoadState need the .xml files to control the migration - you should specify
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.

11. What is DiskPart?
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
The first time a user opens a file in a shared folder - Windows 7 reads the file from the server and then stores it in a cache on the computer's hard disk drive. The second and subsequent times a user reads the same file - Windows 7 retrieves the cac
A text-mode command interpreter that enables you to manage objects (disks - partitions - or volumes) by using scripts or direct input at a command prompt.

12. How do you setup multiple mx records?
Sett up a priority for the preferred smtp server.
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).
WIndows Update Server
ImageX utility can extract the required operating system edition directly to the attached VHD file in Windows 7.

13. What does the WSUS DB Store?
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Setup a GlobalNames zone.

14. What does sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown /unattend:sysprep.xml?
SSL
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
Clear the content being cached

15. Who can run the Windows Easy Transfer Wizard?
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Enforce IPSEC on the network
Only a local administrator
Windows 7 Ultimate.

16. What does Reliability Monitor display?
Problem history but also application installation history.
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
Only sites added to the local Intranet Zones
For the drive that Windows is installed on. System protection can only be turned on for drives that are formatted using the NTFS file system.

17. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
Pool Active Directory.
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
Modify/Create a GPO

18. How can you can upgrade an offline image's Windows 7 edition?
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Se a capture filter based on the mac address of the problem PC.
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?

19. What is Bootsect.exe?
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
Updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use this tool to restore the boot sector on your computer. This tool replaces FixFAT and FixNTFS.

20. What does WinRS do?
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
It lets you launch process on a remote machine via command line. Example: winrs -r:(remotehost) ipconfig /all
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.

21. How do you setup Ready Boost?
It is a network health policy defines the minumum level of client health required to connect to the network.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
System Restore Points as well as Previous Versions of Files (configured through the System applet).

22. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
Yes
DNS suffix search lists
Generates a space-estimate file called Usmtsize.txt. This option does not collect the user state. You must also specify /nocompress.
Use the net sh command to configure the proper ports for remote management.

23. The print management console can be configured to _____________.
Send email notifications
NMCAP. You can initiate a packet capture and make a .cap file to replay later. It allows you to accept a .cap files as input useful in parsing traffic by different ports or ip address. Example: NMCap /inputcapture test.cap /capture IPV4.Address ==10.
It can be used to configure an unattended install of Windows 7. The answer file is now an XML file instead of an INF file. You should to use Windows System Image Manager to create the XML file. To use this XML file - copy it to c:windowssystem32syspr
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.

24. What wireless protocolls can be used to authenticate smart cards?
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
IPSEC

25. Where do you get the USMT?
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.
It is a advertisement of a service. The record is configured with the service provided - a port number and weight?
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
Comes with the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)

26. What is Touch UI?
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.

27. What is a HOSTS file?
Command to configure the TCP/IP settings.
You can upgrade to a more advanced edition of Windows 7—say from Home Premium to Ultimate and take advantage of extra features while keeping your current programs - files - and settings intact.
A file that can be used to perform FQDN name resolution in the absence of a DNS server.
WPA2 and 802.1x but require EAP-TLS to be enable.

28. What is the benifit of create a fixed size VHD instead of a dynamically expanding VHD file?
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
It improves performance
NMCAP. You can initiate a packet capture and make a .cap file to replay later. It allows you to accept a .cap files as input useful in parsing traffic by different ports or ip address. Example: NMCap /inputcapture test.cap /capture IPV4.Address ==10.
It will display driver signing status

29. What is an example of a rule based on file attributes derived from the digital signature?
At the volume level - not the drive level.
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool replaces the pkgmgr - PEImg - and IntlConfg tools that are being retired in Windows 7. DISM provides a single centralized tool for performing all of the functions of these three tools in a mor
For example - you can create rules based on the publisher attribute that is persistent through updates - or you can create rules for a specific version of a file.
Use the Programs and Features Control Panel applet to

30. What does importing and exporting rules affect?
The import and export affects the entire policy. For example - if you export a policy - all of the rules from all of the rule collections are exported - including the enforcement settings for the rule collections. If you import a policy - the existin
Default Programs Control Panel applet
Shaking (quickly dragging back and forth) a window minimizes all other windows. Shaking it again brings them back.
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.

31. What does the MigDocs.xml file do?
Increase the SOA refresh interval parameter.
Set IE back to its default settings
The domain profile not the public or private.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any

32. What does Cipher /K do?
Either from wbadmin or windows server backup.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
MSCHAP2 is user/password authentication while EAP-TLS is comuter authentication via certificate or smart card.

33. How do you upgrade windows vista to windows 7?
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
Boot into Windows Vista to initiate a direct upgrade to Windows 7 - insert the Windows 7 setup DVD - run SETUP.EXE and choose the Upgrade option. Do not boot directly to the setup DVD.
Set IE back to its default settings
Configure the enforcement points as RADIUS clients.

34. There is a RESET option in Internet Explorer to...
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
Set IE back to its default settings
So you can use a system management solution - such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 - to deliver the database to multiple computers and then use the SDBInst.exe command-line tool to install the database. The SDBInst command-line
You will need to run "Startup Repair" from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

35. What are the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7?
Can be used to create virtual hard disks
They need to be configured us use 802.1x RADIUS authentication
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can

36. What is a DHCP relay agent?
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
Subtract the number of bits in the mask from 32 bits (255.255.255.255). Take the result (x) and have 2 to the power of the result (2^x). Subtract that final result by 2 and that is the amount of host addresses available.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources

37. How do you install RRAS?
It can can forward requests from DHCP clients for ip addresses to a remote DHCP server.
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
From the Network Policy Access Services role in system manager.
Using wecutil -cs in an xml file.

38. What is required to upgrade Vista to Windows 7?
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.
The latest Vista Service Pack
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.

39. Does the Advanced Firewall already has a predefined Homegroup inbound rule?
8 (bits 57 - 64) /64 Allows for 256 subnets in each site.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Windows 7 Ultimate.
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.

40. What does the Storage Manager Report mmc allow you to do?
To perform very fast searches of the most common files on your computer. The easiest way to add something to the index is to include a folder in a library. When you do that - the content in that folder is automatically indexed.
Schedule reports - monitor attempt to save unauthorized files - and generate reports instantly.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
A user to submit a print job to a printer and manage their own print jobs through the "Manage Documents" permission granted to the Creator Owners Group. If you grant a user "Manage Documents" - then they can manage ALL jobs submitted to that printer.

41. Active directory DNS ____ replicate between forests.
A suite of tools that allow administrators to understand - control - and manage the quantity and types of data stored on the servers.
Create a customized shell
Does not
Ina periority orderd based on the permission in the priority list. The first policy that is marked True from the conditions is selected. This order of policies can affect weather or not a user can remote access (dialup - vpn - wireless).

42. What firewall profile is configured for AD domain computers?
Install and run many Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology - such as Windows Virtual PC - to provide a virtual Windows XP Professional SP3 environment for Windows 7 so that o
The domain profile not the public or private.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.

43. What does "wbdadmin -startrecovery -version" do?
A OOBE ready and will be booted into Windows Welcome
Set IE back to its default settings
Client needs Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 or above - Client must use an os that supports CredSSP (Credential Security Support Providoer) - The terminal server must user windoes 2008 and above.
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.

44. Windows 9x ___________ an automatic update client.
Does not have
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.
Not supported
Distributed Cache mode. In this mode - local Windows 7 clients keep a copy of the content and make it available to other authorized clients that request the same data. This eliminates the need to have a server in the branch office. However - unlike H

45. What is BranchCache?
Windows XP and Server 2003.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
On the properties of the DNS server in the DNS manager.
It which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed acr

46. In case the _______________ - DHCP clients can be configured with an alternative static ip address?
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
DHCP server cannot assign an ip address
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.

47. Where is ageing configured?
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
Windows Aero was revised to be more touch-friendly.
On the zone file of the DNS server in the DNS manager.

48. How do client computers get configured to use a WSUS server?
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Yes
Configure a GPO to modify the computers location to look for updates.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.

49. What is the command to configure the preferred DNS server?
Use SYNC Center
Offline migration is a new scenario in which enables the ScanState tool to run inside a different Windows operating system than the Windows operating system from which ScanState is gathering files and settings.
They must be configured with the ip addresses of the radius server.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100

50. What protocol does Ping uses?
If your computer is running slowly or isn't working properly - you can use System Restore to return your computer's system files and settings to an earlier point in time using a restore point. For more information about System Restore - see System Re
Use the BCDEDIT.EXE command
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
The ICMP protocol.